TERRA COTTA: A variation of warm tones to resemble terra cotta.

TANAGRA PATINA (Applies only to item numbers 317, 318, 319, 320, 800 and 813): A finish that replicates the colors of the Tanagra figurines as shown in the product images.

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30 Inches High x 17 Inches Wide x 17 Inches Deep

After Antinous, Emperor Hadrian's lover, died, Hadrian had many statues made of him. Since the man's features were always idealized in the Hellenistic style, it cannot be assumed that the statues are actual portraits of Antinous. Here, Antinous is depicted as the god Dionysus, complete with a wreath of ivy. Note that the bust of this piece is a modern addition to the Roman head.

Artist: Unknown

Museum: British Museum, London

Time Period: Ancient Roman, c. 130-140 C.E.

Sources:

“Portrait Head.” Museum number 1805,0703.97. The British Museum, http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?partId=1&objectId=460095.